Monthly Archives: September 2008

If you’re looking for a new bank

Hustler Money Blog posted Bank of America $100 bonus for being a new customer.  It’s an “unofficial promotion,” so make sure you read the details at the bottom. From Hustler: This is an unofficial deal because it came from a … Continue reading

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Banks Going Under?

As many of you know the market is a bit crazy right now. I am not an expert on economics but do find it interesting. Some say we are in a recession and others can point to statistical data saying … Continue reading

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Lessons from Hockey

Once again hockey season is in full swing with our first game last night.  Let me just express to the world that I am HURTING. At some point last year I had a thought to myself, “I could play hockey … Continue reading

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Break up with Debt

In the situation yesterday I talked about one “action item” for them was to get out of debt.  Today I want to show some steps on how to accomplish this action item. I will show you what is called the … Continue reading

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Too Much House

I recently received a question regarding house payments and wanted to share some thoughts: My husband and I are thinking about selling our house but we are unsure.  Our mortgage payment is $2,000/month.  This may not be pertinent but we … Continue reading

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Why Investments Are Good

Wifey and I are ready to make “family” investment decisions now and we are doing our homework.  I recently was reminded how good investments were: 97% of the 5-year periods in the entire market history made money 100% of the … Continue reading

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Real Estate Time

I love real estate. In fact my major while in school was literally in Financial Management with a concentration in Real Estate. I am so interested in it. Wifey and I made a decision that we would rent for the … Continue reading

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Annual Credit Report

Have you seen those commercials for freecreditreport.com with those jingles?  My wife thinks they’re genius and she sings them all the time. However, jingles never work on me because God has blessed me with the inability to understand any lyrics … Continue reading

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Lessons from Eagles/Cowboys MNF

Last night was an amazing football game on Monday Night Football. Even if I did not love the Eagles I would have watched the game and walked away entertained. We all know that it was a back and forth battle … Continue reading

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Don’t Borrow Money from Loved Ones

I have been asked before on whether someone should borrow money from a loved one.  I try to stay away from telling people what to do, but what I merely do is say what I would do if I were … Continue reading

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